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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,012.70, 26,982.60 and 10,212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,012.70, 26,982.60 and 10,212.40 is: 15,297.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,012.70 : 26,982.60 = 10,212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,012.70/26,982.60 = 10,212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,012.70x = 26,982.60 × 10,212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,012.70x = 275,557,104.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,557,104.24/18,012.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,297.93

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